. >> taylor: eric just stuck up for you. >> thomas: i don't need anyone to stick up for me, mom. i'm sorry. this is what i have to do. i got to get this report filed for rick before my flight. >> brooke: oh. uh, i'm sorry. i thought that... >> thomas: i was already gone? >> brooke: [ sighs ] thomas... i know this is difficult for you and your mother. but i really think paris is going to be good for you.